Alpine Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park holds over 150 subalpine and alpine lakes, many of which are accessible by moderate day hikes on well-maintained trails. The Park ranges from 7,860' - 14,259' across 5 ecosystems and sub-systems. These distinct but interconnected life zones support 67 species of mammals. Click here to see Wildlife of the Rockies. Click here to see all Hiking Trails.

The Haynach Lakes (11,078') are located 8.35 miles from Green Mountain Trailhead on the west side of RMNP, and are known to hold some of the Park's largest trout

Green Lake (11,555') is accessible by a cross-country route over Black Lake

Lake Nanita (10,780') is located 10.8 miles from the North Inlet Trailhead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park

Timber Lake (11,085') is located at treeline on the west side of the Park